Rugby Swag Show with Gift 'GiftTime' Egbelu

We had the pleasure of sitting down to talk with Prairie View A&M University Rugby team president, Rhahim Vital, and senior and captain, Michael Toussaint. I had the pleasure of meeting them for our first HBCU Rugby Classic back in 2018, and again in 2019. We were preparing for a third comeback here in 2020, but coronavirus struck down. Great interview talking about the impact of rugby on HBCU's (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), the impact that rugby had on their lives, the origin story of the team, how it connects the community together, and more. This is a great sit down for everyone interested in rugby culture and development.  

Prairie View A&M Social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram 

GiftTime Rugby Network: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube 

HBCU Rugby Classic: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube

Naya Tapper came on the show to talk with us. This was part of our promotion leading up to the HBCU Rugby Classic, but of course because of the corona virus we had to cancel. None the less, this was a great conversation about the origins of Naya, as well as what she's doing to try and secure her future while utilizing this global platform of rugby. We get to deep dive into some of the advantages and disadvantages that she's had while advancing her career, and more. 

Find Naya Tapper 

Instagram: @NayaTapper

We bring our old podcast, Greaux Rugby, back from the dead, as we open up with interview with the co-founders of the R.O.O.T.S Rugby team, Tiana and Kyle Granby. R.O.O.T.S Rugby is a touring rugby team that uplifts and brings together players of the African diaspora from all countries, to come play rugby with them at different tournaments around the world.